If you can’t make it around the entire zoo in one day, you’re not alone! Let us take you to some of our most popular exhibits on the far side of the zoo in the comforts of a cart. (This tour will include some walking.)

Backstage Passes
$50 per person, $35 per member (Limit 15 guests, includes admission)
ages 8 and up, anyone under 18 must have a paying parent or guardian
Aquarium Backstage Pass
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday
Come see and smell our aquarium from the other side of the glass. Witness what it takes to feed the sharks in Shark Reef.
Kingdom of the Night Backstage Pass
8:00 – 9:00 a.m., Tuesday and Friday
Ever wonder what the swamp exhibit looks like with the lights on? Here’s your chance to face the night with the lights on.

NEW! Lied Jungle Backstage Pass (Starting November 1st)
3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Thursday and Saturday
Discover what it takes to care for America's largest indoor rainforest during our newest Backstage Pass experience. We will explore behind the scenes and have front row seats to feeding time for more than 300 free-flying bats during this amazing experience.

Keeper Experiences
$125 per person, $110 members (Limit 2 guests, includes admission)
ages 8 and up, anyone under 18 must have a paying parent or guardian

Animal Programs Keeper
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
Experience what it takes to put together our Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion’s Wildlife Show! You will also head backstage to help us take care of the “performers” after the show.
Interactive Animal Keeper
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
The Red Barn Park is the perfect place to do it all! We’ll help prepare diets, clean enclosures and feed the animals as well as assist in creating enrichment items.

Policies and ProceduresAll participants must sign a waiver prior to program. Guests 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult. Please wear non-slip shoes. Tickets are non-refundable.All Backstage Experience fees include admission.